General information
City/town: Watford Job field: Management External closing date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 5980
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Cementation OU where for over a century, Cementation Skanska has been a trusted leader in piling and ground engineering. Our breadth of expertise spans every aspect of geotechnical engineering – from micro-piling to diaphragm walls – enabling us to deliver innovative solutions for the most complex challenges.
We are currently looking for a Senior Commercial Manager who will Lead the commercial management of projects across multiple Business Streams and/or of Major Projects (as applicable) within Skanska's Cementation Operating Unit.
As the Senior Commercial Manager, you will:
1. Responsible for commercial input into business development and preconstruction activities for Business Stream(s)/projects
2. Responsible for commercial management of projects in delivery through to close-out and in respect of any legacy issues.
3. Liaison with other stakeholders/functional groups to maintain and improve delivery of commercial management activities
4. Provide support and training for Commercial and non-Commercial staff on commercial and contract issues.
5. Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental Policies
6. Ensure appropriate resources, processes and systems are in place to ensure preparation and implementation of commercial strategies in support of capture plans/bid win strategies.
7. Ensure appropriate resources, processes and systems are in place to ensure accurate management of costs – including internal plant, labour and equipment and external costs such as materials, sub-contractors and consultants.
We are looking for:
8. A comprehensive level of commercial and contract experience
9. Experience in various forms of contract
10. BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject
11. Preferably qualified to RICS accreditation
What we offer:
12. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
13. Financial wellbeing and employeeassistance
14. Professional development
15. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependents and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.